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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-20

Our work has been sold all through Jefferson
and adjoining counties. and has always given
satisfaction i'll every particular.
1t is our constant aim to work the very best
material. and to do all work in 81 first-claSs mali-
ner. and as to our prices we pledge O,Irselvcst TO
do work as low or lower than frst-class work
can be done for elsewhere.
If parties wish to consult lis in regard to work,
and do not find it convenient to visit our fac
tory. VIC will. if notified by postal card. send a
representative of the firm to visit them at their
homes. and give all necessary information.
Secondhand vehicles aud good Horses token
in exchange for work.
We keep constantly n large variety of New
Vehicles in stock. and have also second Hand
Carriages, Buggics, &c. which we sell very low.
y. L.. ANDERSON IL CO.
Nav @. 1SS2-v.
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88S.
IHarper's Weekiy.


HARPEI's WEEKLY has a wcll-eStablishcd
place us the leading illustrated newspaper in
The fairness of its editorial COM
rnrnts on current politics has earned for 1t the
rcspcct and confidence of all impartial readers,
and the variety and excellence of its literary
contents. which include serial and short stories
hy the best and most popular writers. fit it for
the pcrnsal of people of the widest range OF
Ulcntlv provided. and no expense is spared to
bring the highest order of artistic ability to
bear upon the illustrations of the changeful
phases of home and foreign history. In all its
features HARpFR's EEK is admirably
adapted to be u welcome gucstim every house
hold.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-20
MEoHANIcALa
Carpenter and Builder.
@ q. l.. BELLER

OFFERS his services as Carpenter and Bull
" der, and viii take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily His ex-
perience is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship. and his prices will compare fa-
yorably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string 10 build or improve should give him n
call. 1if 7
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-20

WE have converted Our FunkEtOwn Mil,
w with its Immense Water Power. into a
ffryt-clasS Bone Mill ard ReTtiliZing manufac-
turing establishment. By grinding with water
power we can beat the State for economical
work. Onr power is ample. and we are pro-
ducirg n Bone Meal that contains double tie
Flour of Bone produced by any other mill in
the.county. In offering to the Farmer our
goods VIC guarantee them as represented in
every respect
Prices. per IONS
Pure Bu6alo Bone Meal, $500
Pure Domestic 5000
Pure Dissolred =" F." $500
Orr 4mmoniated Bone Phos-
plate, the bulk Of rhich is
Diss0tced Bone, 5000
On Excelsior Phosphate, $500
The highest grade Of South
Carolina DISSOLVED Bone, $500
Farmers can rely upon any of these goods
being as represented. If they should be found
adultcrated we will forfeit the goods.
The above prices are us low rs honest goods
can be sold. Beware of goods offered atlOweT
prices.
We buy in 100 ton lots for cash, and have the
lowest freight rates, and will give the farmers
these goods at a small margin. Our mill is al
ways open to your inspection. Give us a call
before you buy. We will show You just what
J. W. sTONEBRAKER & CO.
Address j. E. STONEBRAKER.
AuY. 81 1880. HagerStOwn, Nd.
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JohnEO. johnson

OFFERS his services to the public as CAR
" PENTER and BUILDER. Will contract
for and erect buildings. make repairs. do neat
inside work. or anything in his line where
neatness and moderate charges are n consid-
Grafton. Orders for estimates solicited.
December 6. 1SS7-tf. .-.
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Rent.

A n excellent room for mercantile business.
IA Good location. Apply or write To
July %, 1885, 7. T. LIPPiTI,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-20
Western Maryland r. r.
Time Table in effect Dec. II, 1887.

Connecting with Shenandoah Valley Il. r. at
HagerstOwn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-20

Additional mixed trains Southwark pass
cbSrIcstoIvn at ? "a A.. NJ. and $40 A NJ; arr
rive ut Harrisonburg ut $50 A NJ and 6-s5
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-23
Calm and Candid.

Wien Gen. Sherman entered Colds
borO, N. c., after his march TO the sea,
on his way to ibin Grant before Rich
mCnd, there dWclt in that town 4 GER
tain Col. X, who was ono OF the most
rabid SecesoiOniSts that could be found.
His house was Situated in the north end
Of the city, and Mt the end of street, so
that any one coming into the town
from the south would see his residence
rs soon rs he would enter the south end
OF this same street When Gen. Sher-
man and staff came into the town they
came.up this steeet and stepped Just in
front Of Col. X residence; the colo
neI, WHO was out on the porch, greeted
them, and IN officer. saluting him, ask
ed what his sentiments were IL regard
to the war.
Il am 6 strong Union man." answer
ed the colonel. with dry smile.
"Ah, indeed" said the officer, rather
sarcaatically; land how long have you
been = Union man?'
Il have been Union man" said the
colonel ana rs il considering his words.
lever since / saw Won and your staff
come into the end OF that street, about
fifteen minutes ago"
The cantor III the col0ners reply
pleased Gen. Sherman, and he ordered
y guard placed around Col. X
property, and during the entire stay OF
the army in G0ldsb0rC not 4 thing was
moicSted in OF around his premises, al
though u great many OF the fine private
rs well rs public buildings were burned
Il al % Il
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-23
The AEsent-Minded Man.

Anoted lawyer Of this town became
so deeply interested in the case of q eli
ent-tho president Of downtown
bank-that. while sitting in the bank
ers office discussing some new papers
in the case, he calmly lighted 4 cigar.
gave one or two pulls, and then, with
the coal OF fire on the cigars tip we'll
Developed, put the lighted end into his
mouth and drealnily went to chewing
away Just rs if it were m innocent
wooden toothpick. The unte6ling fire
burned and the lawyer has been two
days away from his Off e. A physician
Of prominence, whose attention was
called to this case. says that a very
large percentage Of the troubles that
make calls on the doctor necessary in
New York are to be attributed directly
to abscnt-mmdedness. As Illustrative
Of this he cited case in his own prac-
tice where u lady who is conspicuous in
society finished. her toilet not long ago
for an evening at the theatre, and as a
iinishin" touch drank the eau de col
oGne that stood on her dressino-ca
She was seriously sick for over Il fort,
niGht.-Nc2c I0#6. Times.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-23

Wur a. not oha 9fillbrook organs
give more space % an account OF
their [m1asa convention Thcy devot-
T'c6fumor more each week,to. dcfame-
ihg the Rema9lioan convention Is it
possible the me' ashamed Of their
ring attenpo'l to nm the Rcpub'r-an
oarty
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-23

T'HFRE is' genorol'rcjoicing over the
success attending the experiment OF
manufacturing. sugar from came at
Fort Scott, Kan. Eansas,we predict,
Will ihtime nahufactnrc. sugar.tarr the
vest.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-23

Lea yenworh celebrated on Thursday
over the discovery Of the second coal
mine within the limits Of the city.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-23

It is proposed in Pittsburg. Pa, to
erect in the streets of that city any
statues which public citizens may be
disposed to donate for that purpose.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
Fatal Boiler Explosions.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 25.-The battery
of four steel boilers at Spang, Chalfant &
Co.'s steel and iron works at Etna-
borough, six miles south OF Allegheny
City, exploded with terrific force yester-
day, completely wrecking the bar-mill
department. man named George Pat
terson was instantly killed. His body
was mangled almost beyond recognition
William Corvill, an employe, was picked
up from under the boilers in dying con-
dition. He was scalded with steam and
will not recover. Barley kuocton, a
puddler, was hit on the head with flying
bricks and painfully injured. M. M.
Mullholland, helper, had one leg hurt
and was otherwise slightly injured. Sew
eral others received slight burns and
brui-es. The ruin wrought in the mill
by the explosion was complete. The
building was laid low and the machinery
was broken and scattered in all direc-
tions. The damage to the mill will eX-
coed $4,000. The cause of the explosion
is unknown
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
M
Rhe supreme, Court.

Special to theaGazette.
GALvEsoN, TEX, Jan. 25.-In the Su-
preme court to-day the following cases
were affirmed: Catherine Sedeck VS.. Juan
Duran, from Victoris Maria Greer VS.
the Galveston, Harrisburg and San An
tonic Railway Company, from Fayette
Ronald Mills VS.. SweariDgen & Garrett,
from Washington.
The following cases were reversed and
remanded: Greerhill vs. A. S. Newman,
from Washington; Canda Raminez VS..
John Mclean, from Fayette.
in the case of Margaret Moore vs. A. G..
Steele, from Brazos, the appellee's mo-
ton to dismiss appeal was overruled.
Briefs for both parties were iiled IN the
following cases: William NeylaDd VS..
H. w. Bandy, from Tyler; P. H. Rogers
vs. T. L. Trevathan, from Trinity; S. j.
Dodge VS.. Amos Richardson, from Jas
per; Enoch Bronson vs.. John McDougald,
from Houston; John Bergman VS.. w. 7.
Schumacher, from Grimes; NJ. Cohen VS..
Continental Insurance Company, from
Leon; L. L. Stephens executors VS.. B.
FsLee, from Grimes
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26

any other fire, marine, or inland insur-
ance company, or its agent. for the pur-
pose of controlling or governing the rate
charged for fire insurance on property in
this state, said company sh II thereby
forfeit its right to do business in this
state for a period of three years; and the
Commissioner of Insurance shall forth
| with revoke and recall the certificate OF
authority issued to said company to do
and transact business within this state;
and said company shall thereafter be pro-
hibited from transscting business in this
state until said certificate of authority
shall be renewed, and the Commissioner
of Insurance shall not renew said certiti-
cate for three years from the da'e OF its
revocation.
Sec. 9 1t is hereby made the
duty of the Commissioner of Iusur-
ance to see that this law is not
violated, and to that end, among other
things, he is authorized, and it is hereby
made his duty, to formulate and pro-
pound written or printed questions to the
officers and agents of tire, marine and in
land insurance companies doing business
in this state, whether said officers live
within the state CT Texas or elsewhere;
said questions to be answered by said Of
ticers and agents under oath, end if said
officers or agents shall fail or refuse to an
swer said questions under oath. then
such failure or refusal shall be deemed
prlma facie evidence that the company
whose officer or agent has so failed or re-
fused to answer under oath is doing bust
ness in this state in violation of this law,
and said Commissioner, after the eXpira-
ton of one month from the date said III
quiries have been received by said officers
CT agents, shall Immediately revoke or
recall the certificate of authority issued
to said company, and said officer or agent
shall be deemed to have received said in
gu ries one week from the date on which
said il quiries were mailed by the Com
missioner of Insurance addressed to said
officer or agent at his place of residence.
The an wer of said officer or agent shall
not be conclusive, end the Commissioner
of Insurance is authorized to adopt and
procure such additional source and means
of information as to him mag seem right
and proper.
The above bill is committee substitute
for hill introduced in the house. ED.
GAZETTE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26

the characteristics of close observer. A
wide space between the eyes shows
that his faculty of distinguishing
the individuality and form of objects is
largely developed. The projection and
fullness over the inner part of the eye
brow indicates delicate appreciation of
weight, highly necessary in every person
who attempts surgical or other operations
where dellcacy of touch is q desideratum.
lie is well developed in order and system,
will work with well-laid and carefully di-
gested plans, and will DC noted for his
quick apprehension and diagnosis of
cases, and will be likely to detect symp-
tens and indications of disease which
would escape the notice of practitioner
less fortunately organized.
DrGurtis is happily organized IN having
Welfshalanced brain, and his Casualty,
Compassion and Human Nature stand like
so mans1ip telligent pilots, directing exc
cutive snergy, controlling the sympa-
ties and PASSIONS and quickly digesting,
acknowledgement appropriating the facts;
conveyed to the brain through the per-
ceptive organs FAST described -
His Casualty demands and discovers
reason for every fae,, action and phenoinl
'Snon occurring in his practice. His Com
ffaIIson caufes him toSssson largelYSby
'Ssid5Osy and TO compars and accuadfate
taets> dsststistics in rsgardsto cases
coming Under his observation He is an
exeelent judge of MEN, enters into the
life Of his patient as it We're, makes al
2oWances for peculiar idiosyncraces aud
grasps;a knowledge of the constitution of
his patient almost at glance.
The Sbove points embody in brief form
the most stirling characteristics OF re-
markabst man. With such an or2aniza-
ton heeannot but be successful. The only
damageSRe apprehend is that his vitality
MAJ prove unequal in later years to the
'gyeaFstrain that is now being made upon
Il, His large Benevolence, small Caution
and Intense ambition tend 10 cause him to
attempt too large 3 practice, and too in
cessant labor. Unfortunately the results
OF lbs excellent sdaptability to his profess
sion are apt TO increase ather than dimin-
lsh TINS danger. An exacting public is
apt to seek relief from the man who is
capablesof giving it, regardless OF the con-
sequences upon the health of the physi-
clan hlH5self. We trust that the Doctor
Will deyelop sufficient selfishness to re-
strict the demands made upon him, and
ihat ne may live to EN- oy the fruits of his
dfsinterested services to suffering human
lty.
"2Br. Curtis wears q seven and three
qusrter sized hat, and generally is COM
pelled4e have mis- hats manufactured to
order. His complexion is fresh and
rudy andtTee from evidence of dissipa-
ton of anys kind. He states the fact,
which is borne out by his appearance,
that he has never taken q drop of intoxi-
eating liquor in his life nor chew of to-
Dacco. PROF. VIM. WINDSOR.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
When you 70 Is Dallsssse Dc
atashe Grand dsQIs Hafel. "a.
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BANNING ON REAGAN.

His Stock Goes Up at Palestine after til Q
Casting of the First Ballot. %sssgS@s
Special to the Gazette.
PALESTINE, TEX, Jan. 25.-Though
Reagan stock has been high from the out
set, the announcement from Austin by
wire this evening that he stands second
on the first ballot for senator has exceed
ed the most saugujne expectations of his
friends here. The majority CT them
thought ne would occupy the third place
or the first ballot. A. p. m. this even
ing any man who wanted to put up money
against Senator Resgan's election would
be covered by all in Palestine. Senator
Reagan's friends are banking on his pre-
eminent abilities and lifelong fight for
the people of the Lone Star state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26

General Boulanger. M. Rochefort guar
antees the authority of his disclosures.
He says he holds proof of the conspiracy.
1t is stated that General Boulanger has
ordered the commanders OF all the French
fortresses to be at their posts before Feb
ruary 20.
REACHED AN AGREEMENT.
VIENNA, Jan. 25.-The governments Of
Austro- Hungary, Germany and Russia
have agreed upon instructions for their
respective ambassadors at Constantinople
in regard to the Bulgarian question. 1t
is believed they will induce Italy to
adhere TO any course they may determine
upon. =
FRANCS DENIES THE RUMoRs.
Pans, Jan. 25.-The Cabinet met to-
day. lt reiterated that the war rumorS in
circulation are as incorrect from g mill
tsrv as from diplomatic point of view
General Boulanger, Minister of War, de-
uics the report that he is DuviIg horses
abroad fer the use of the army.
7REECE PREPARING FOR WAR.
a1~tgHENs, Jan. 25.-Greece is busy with
Preparations for war. All her arsenals
are working night and day.
PARTISAN NOTES.
PARIS, Jan. 25.-La Liberte says Pre-
mier Goblet states the report that war is
imminent is false.
Journal des Debats publishes Berlin
dispatch saying the present relations be-
tween France and Germany are excellent
In note General Boulanger denies
that the French government is buying
horses abroad.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
FLOOD AT BUFFALO.
The Ice Blockade Threatens Much Dam
age-A Large Area Under Water.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan. 25.-The ice
blockade in the river threatens to prove
very serious. 1t is feared everything in
the river will be swept clear. The back
water covers very large ara. Already
nine-tenths of the Thrice nth ward is
under water. For many sG;,,Tes the Gel
lars are flooded and fences are swept
away. Several families have mad narrow
escapes. One house with the inmates,
only escaped destruction Dy the
intervention of number of
trees which caught the Co. ice. The
Erie tracks at the transfer freight house
are u der water, the water being higher
than during the great food a Year ago.
The Atlas refining yard is uno"r water.
The Kalbfei>ch Chemical Works dock is
under water four feet. All the buildings
had to be secured by ropes to prevent
their floating away. The natural gas
stop-cocks are four feet under water
The gas supply vas suspended during
yesterday and last night. The damage
will be heavy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
AN ELOPEMENT.

An English Artist Deserts His Own Wife
and Runs Away with Another Mans
Wife.
Special to the Gazette.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Jan. PA sensa-
uonal elopement occurred here last night,
an artist named Adolph Vanpolland run
ming away with the wife of John Kroeger
Vanpolland is of English descent, and re-
ceives pension of $50 per month for
disabilities contracted while in the SER
vice of the British army in the West H.
dies. He has wife fifty-six yesrs old, to
whom he was married in 1864. The
woman is destitute. Mrs. Kroeger took
with her an only child, eleven years of
age. She is native of Holland, her rela-
tives being very wealthy and residents Of
Amsterdam.t q ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
YawI Comes to Grief.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 25.-The
yawl Outing, on which Captain F. A.
CIoudman left ST. Augustine the 18th
inst. on voyage around the world, was
wrecked in storm on Tuesday evening
last on the Florida coast, few miles
north of Jupiter inlet. Captain Cloudman
and the mate, George Miller, saved
themselves from being submerged with
the boat by using kerosene oil, which
stilled the waters. The boat and every
thing IN her was lost.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
Why will you suffer with those terrible
bilious headsehes, when. kMorris'S CGsea-
rfDe never fail 10 drive them sFgy?
Caught His Man with a On

Special to the Gazette. 81
JEFFERSON, TN, Jan. 25.-Zebtdee
Mitchell, well-known colored man of
this CITY, has been for some time sus-
pected as one of the gang of burglars
that are depredatiug here. He was de-
tected this morning between and 8
O'Clock on Walnut street shooting at
Watchman J II. Stockey. Stoc6ey, who
is deputy sheriff, ordered him to halt
and warned him thst he was an officer of
the law, but Mitchell threw his pistol
away and ran. Stockey shot twice at him,
the last shot inficting a severe wound in
the hip. Mitchell surrendered, and a
search will be made of his premises.
Stockey was arrested. He waived exami-
nation and was admitted to bail by JUS
ttice Durr in the sum of $500: which he
readily gave, and vas released.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
AS Straight as ANY Ones.

My little girl has been cross-eyed from
infancy, or for the past six years. She
was so bad that when she used one the
otheE was turned so far inward that at
leastale-half of the colored portion of
the eye was hidden. DR.. Curtis
Strengthened both eyes in very few min
utes. JOHN WINTER.
?. o. address, Juniata. Ne5.
L was present and witnessed and as
sisted in the above operation.
REV H. SHERMAN,
Pastor Lutheran Church, Hastings.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
THE INSURANCE BILL.

To prohibit insurance companies from en-
tering into an agreement with each
other, fixing rates of insurance.
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the Legislature
of the state of Texas: That if any fire,
marine or inland insurance company shall,
in this state or out of it, enter into any
agreement, compact or combination with
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
GRAND WINDSOR HoTE1-D

GRAND WINDSOR HoTEL-DaIlas, Tex,
Jan. I, 1887 i have suffered with catarrh
for the past seven years. During that
time 1 have in vain tried to get relief,
Not less than fifteen of the best physicians
of this country, France and Germany
have done their best, while I continued
to get worse. On December 30 I placed
myself under Dr. Curtis treatment, and
l am pleased TO say that have much i'm
proved from the first beyond my expecta-
tons. He has succeeded IN stopping all
offensive discharges from the head.
feel like different person. am sure
that If those suffering as have could
realize the relief afforded by DIR. Curtis
treatment, they would not hesitate for
moment. S. MoRGENsTERN.
1l5 Ross Ave.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
MINNESOTA AND VIRGINIA.
a Love Feast Held Mt st. Paul-Governol
Leo Right Royalty Entertained.

A Love Feast Held Mt st. Paul-Goyernor
Leo Right Royalty Entertained.
ST. PAUL, MINI, jan. 25.-Over 600
guests sat down last night to the recep-
ton and banquet given by the Magnolia
and Opossum Clubs in honor of General
Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia and party. Sen
ator C. X. Davis ant Governor McGill
were among the guests.
Judge FlaDdreau made the welcoming
address, recalling his early recollections
of opossum hunting amid the hills OF
Fairfax &C unity and paying warm tribute
to Virginia, the land of brave men and
fair women
Responding to the toast, "The New
Northwest, L V. Smalley thought that
all that remained Of the great struggle
was the memory of the courage and the
ideal devotion to duty it called forth.
His toast to the descendant of "Light
Horse Harry" was drunk standing with
hearty cheers.
General Johnson recalled some amusing
"reminiscences of General Lees early adj
ventures of fighting Indians in Texas, and
calling upon General Lee himself to re-
spond to the toast, "The New South"
General Lee declared that meetings of
this sort would 90 great deal of good.
If we had known each other before the
war, that might have been averted; but all
that conflict is over. We are hack once
more 10 the house of our fathers, with
reputation to sustain as a state OF the
Union. Personally l stand midway be-
tween the extremes, with a scar
from a Texas battlefield and a scar
fr0 hn I fo,- 7
believed TO be right. One of my colored
boys is named Jefferson Davis and one
Abraham Lincoln. Virginia is proud to
take her place by the side of Minnesota
in the glittering crown that binds the
brow of the American Union. Governor
Lee and party go to Duluth tomorrow.